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Crash jams southbound Route 1

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 Delaware Free News

LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (9/15/2016) A crash with an overturned vehicle and injuries is jamming southbound Route 1 traffic at Bowers Beach Road. The crash was reported at 7:48 a.m. today. Magnolia […]

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41-year-old man struck, killed on U.S. 13

September 13, 2016September 15, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (9/13/2016) A 41-year-old Felton man died after he was struck by a car while crossing U.S. 13 north of Dover, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The pedestrian […]

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5 students hurt in school bus crash

September 13, 2016 Delaware Free News

GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/13/2016) Five students from Delaware First State Military Academy were taken to a hospital after a crash involving a school bus on Monday afternoon, Delaware State Police said. It happened […]

Vehicle overturns in I-495 crash

September 12, 2016 Delaware Free News

EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (9/12/1016) A crash with an overturned vehicle closed southbound Interstate 495 at 7:25 a.m. today, Delaware State Police said. The wreck north of Edgemoor Road closed all southbound lanes. Police […]

Woman critically injured in motorcycle fall

September 12, 2016 Delaware Free News

GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/12/2016) A 33-year-old woman was critically injured early today in a fall off a motorcycle, authorities said. The incident was reported at 1:22 a.m. at Route 896 (South College […]

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Driver cited after dump truck hits I-95 bridge

September 11, 2016September 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

  OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (9/11/2016) The driver of a dump truck that struck a bridge on Interstate 95 and overturned was cited for inattentive driving, Delaware State Police said today. The crash […]

28-year-old man killed in wrong-way Route 1 crash

September 10, 2016September 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/10/2016) A 28-year-old man was killed early today when his car was struck by another going the wrong way on Route 1 south of Milford, the Delaware State Police […]

Pedestrian killed on U.S. 13

September 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

LAUREL, DELAWARE (9/10/2016) A man from Mexico died after running into traffic on U.S. 13, Delaware State Police said this morning. The man killed, whose name is being withheld by police […]

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Two I-95 crashes cause major problems

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

Crash scene on Interstate 95 (Photo: Delaware Free News) NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/8/2016) A crash with an overturned tractor-trailer early today  closed northbound Interstate 95 near New Castle for more […]

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Jogger struck, killed in Wilmington

September 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/8/2016) A 59-year-old Wilmington man died after he was struck by a car Wednesday morning, city police said. The pedestrian fatality happened about 7:30 a.m. on Lancaster Avenue near […]

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All lanes reopened after Route 1 dump truck crash

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (9/2/2016) All lanes have been reopened after  a dump truck crash on northbound Route 1 near the flyover ramp to northbound Interstate 95. Delaware State Police said the crash about 4:20 […]

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Tractor-trailer wrecks on I-95

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEWPORT, DELAWARE (8/31/2016) A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 95 near Newport early today, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 1 a.m. as the rig was coming […]

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Man seriously injured in Newark motorcycle, ambulance collision

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (8/31/2016) A motorcyclist was in serious condition after colliding with an Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company ambulance responding to an emergency call late Monday night, according to […]

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Crash slows Route 1 near Middletown, Odessa

August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

ODESSA, DELAWARE (8/30/2016) A multi-vehicle crash jammed northbound Route 1 traffic near Middletown and Odessa for more than half an hour this morning, according to reports from the area. The wreck […]

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Police identify 59-year-old woman killed in Scarborough Road crash

August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (8/30/2016) Delaware State Police have released the name of a 59-year-old woman killed last week in a crash on Scarborough Road near Dover. Sandra L. Frieson of Dover died […]

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1 in custody after high-speed chase, crash

August 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/30/2016) One person was reported in custody early today after a high-speed chase on Interstate 95 and through Wilmington streets late Monday night, according to reports from the […]

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All lanes reopened after crash on U.S. 13 in Dover

August 28, 2016August 29, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (8/28/2016) Southbound U.S. 13 in Dover was closed at North State Street due to a crash for several hours, authorities said. DelDOT announced the closure at 7:46 p.m., […]

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Route 9 crash in New Castle sends 4 to hospital

August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) A three-vehicle collision at the south end of New Castle this morning sent four people to a hospital, authorities said. The crash happened about 8:30 a.m. on […]

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Wilmington police seek tips after pedestrian struck, critically injured

August 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) City police are seeking tips from the public in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian in critical condition. The collision happened about 11:15 p.m. Aug. 16 in […]

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59-year-old woman killed in Scarborough Road crash

August 26, 2016August 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Police identify woman killed, seek tips DOVER, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) A 59-year-old Dover woman was killed in a collision on Scarborough Road just outside of the city, the Delaware State Police […]

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Man injured in Talleyville bicycle crash

August 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (8/22/2016) A 52-year-old man was injured when his bicycle was struck at Concord Pike (U.S. 202) and Silverside Road on Sunday, authorities said. The crash at the Talleyville […]

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Missing man, 47, found dead after motorcycle crash

August 21, 2016October 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

CAMDEN, DELAWARE (8/21/2016) A 47-year-old Felton man missing for a week was found dead Saturday evening, Delaware State Police said this morning. Family and volunteers had launched a search for […]

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1 driver trapped in Wilmington crash; other flees

August 21, 2016August 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/21/2016) One driver was trapped in a car for 30 minutes this morning after colliding with an SUV in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The crash […]

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‘America’s 9/11 Ride’ passes through Delaware

August 21, 2016August 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

[soliloquy id=”19619″] DELAWARE (8/21/2016) The  “America’s 9/11 Ride” passed through Delaware on Saturday en route to New York City. The annual motorcycle ride of more than 1,000 bikers pays tribute […]

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Bear man, 63, killed in motorcycle crash

August 19, 2016 Delaware Free News

RED LION, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) A 63-year-old Bear man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a parked SUV along Red Lion Road (Route 71) on Thursday night, […]

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Man seriously injured when SUV hits tree in Brandywine Hundred

August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) A 58-year-old man was in serious condition after his small SUV struck a tree in Brandywine Hundred this morning, authorities said. The crash was reported at […]

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6-year-old boy in critical condition after fiery Glasgow crash

August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Delaware Free News

GLASGOW, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) Four people were taken to hospitals after a fiery crash in Glasgow early today, Delaware State Police said. A 6-year-old boy was in critical condition. The crash […]

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Car hits home in Wilmington; 4 hurt

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/17/2016) Four people were injured when a car struck a home in Wilmington this evening, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 6 p.m. in […]

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Dover motorcycle officer injured in crash

August 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (8/17/2016) A Dover police motorcycle officer was injured Tuesday in a crash with a car, authorities said. The collision happened shortly before 3 p.m. at the West Water […]

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2 hurt in I-95 rollover crash

August 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (8/17/2016) Two men were injured Tuesday in a rollover crash on Interstate 95 near New Castle, authorities said. The crash happened about 5:50 p.m. in the northbound lanes. A […]

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Overturned truck causes Route 1 delays

August 16, 2016August 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

TYBOUTS CORNER, DELAWARE (8/16/2016) An overturned Southern States tanker truck caused delays on northbound Route 1 near Tybouts Corner for several hours, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened […]

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Power out after trash truck topples poles, wires in Talleyville

August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 Delaware Free News

TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (8/15/2016) Electric power went out in the Sharpley Road area this morning after a Waste Management trash truck brought down utility wires and poles, according to reports from the […]

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Repairs to close I-495 lanes for weeks

August 13, 2016August 13, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/13/2016) Bridge deck repairs will require weeks-long lane closures on Interstate 495 south of Wilmington starting Aug. 18, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced Friday. The work on […]

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DART Paratransit bus in crash with car; 3 taken to hospitals

August 10, 2016August 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (8/10/2016) Three people were injured when a car rear-ended a DART Paratransit bus this afternoon, authorities said. The crash happened abour 4:40 p.m. on Newport Gap Pike (Route 41) […]

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51-year-old woman dies after Route 1 motorcycle crash

August 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

SMYRNA, DELAWARE (8/10/2016) A 51-year-old Dover woman has died following a motorcycle crash on Route 1, Delaware State Police said today. The crash happened about 8 p.m. Sunday on the southbound […]

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Brother, sister injured in Route 1 motorcycle crash

August 8, 2016August 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: 51-year-old woman dies after Route 1 motorcycle crash SMYRNA, DELAWARE (8/8/2016) A motorcycle crash that jammed Route 1 on Sunday night sent a brother and sister to a […]

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Major traffic jam on NB I-95, I-295

August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (8/8/2016) Police activity on the Delaware Memorial Bridge is causing a major backup on northbound Interstate 95 and I-295, according to reports from the area. DelDOT reports delays of […]

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Man struck, killed by car on Kirkwood Highway; DUI charge

August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

STANTON, DELAWARE (8/8/2016) A 28-year-old man walking against the crosswalk signal was struck by a car and killed on Kirkwood Highway on Sunday night, Delaware State Police said this morning. The […]

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Motorcycle crash jams Route 1 at north Smyrna exit

August 7, 2016August 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Brother, sister injured in Route 1 motorcycle crash SMYRNA, DELAWARE (8/7/2016) A crash involving a motorcycle jammed Route 1 at the north Smryna exit this evening, Delaware State Police said. (Police […]

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1 dead, 1 in critical condition after Route 1 SUV crash

August 7, 2016August 7, 2016 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (8/7/2016) A passenger who was ejected from an SUV that overturned on Route 1 near Middletown on Saturday afternoon has died of her injuries, Delaware State Police said […]

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Pedestrian struck, killed by car on U.S. 13

August 6, 2016August 7, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (8/7/2016) A pedestrian was killed when she was struck by a car while walking across U.S. 13 (South DuPont Highway) near New Castle, Delaware State Police said this morning. The incident happened in the […]

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Driver survives as oil truck burns along Route 1

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

RED LION, DELAWARE (8/6/2016) A driver escaped without injury when his tanker truck carrying 1,000 gallons of engine oil caught fire along southbound Route 1 near Red Lion this morning, Delaware […]

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Route 1 crash near Middletown sends 2 to hospital

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (8/6/2016) A crash with an overturned SUV jammed traffic on Route 1 near Middletown and Odessa for about 2½ hours this afternoon and sent two people to a hospital, […]

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2 injured in SUV crash; driver charged with DUI

August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 Delaware Free News

GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (8/5/2016) Delaware State Police say alcohol is believed to have contributed to an SUV crash north of Georgetown on Thursday that injured two people. Both were flown to […]

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Route 9 bridge in Delaware City to close for months

August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE (8/5/2016) The Route 9 bridge across the Delaware City Branch Canal will be closed for construction for about five months beginning Sept. 6, authorities announced Thursday. The $3 million […]

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Teenage jogger struck by truck near Lewes

August 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

LEWES, DELAWARE (8/3/2016) A 15-year-old boy was struck by a truck while jogging southwest of Lewes this morning, Delaware State Police said. The incident happened about 8 a.m. at Hopkins […]

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Dirt bike rider, 21, dies after Wilmington firetruck crash

August 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/2/2016) A 21-year-old dirt bike rider who collided with a Wilmington firetruck has died of his injuries, city police announced Monday. The crash happened about 1:20 p.m. Saturday […]

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3 seriously hurt in Bear head-on crash

August 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (8/1/2016) Three people were seriously injured in a head-on crash in Bear, authorities said Sunday. The collision of two vehicles happened about 9:45 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Salem […]

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Woman seriously injured when car overturns, catches fire

August 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (8/2/2016) A 44-year-old woman was in serious condition after a fiery crash in New Castle on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The woman’s car overturned onto its roof shortly […]

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Police identify 42-year-old man killed in fiery U.S. 13 crash

July 31, 2016 Delaware Free News

LAUREL, DELAWARE (7/31/2016) Delaware State Police have identified the 42-year-old man killed in a fiery crash on U.S. 13 north of Laurel. The collision happened about 1:40 a.m. Saturday when […]

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